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NCT Number: NCT03437863

Feasibility of a Mobile Application to Support Reflection and Dialog About Strengths in People With Chronic Illness

Self-management of chronic illness can be highly demanding and people need to mobilize their personal strengths in order to live well with their condition. A mobile application was designed in collaboration with people with chronic illness and health care providers with the aims to support awareness of patients' strengths and patient-provider dialogues that include strengths. The aim of the present study is to evaluate with mixed methods the perceived usefulness and usability of the application and potential effects of the application on patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Disease Connective Tissue Diseases Disease Attributes Musculoskeletal Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Rheumatic Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year–100 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Diakonhjemmet Hospital

Oslo, 0370, Norway

About this study

In this pre-post design pilot study participants will be recruited from self-management courses for people with rheumatic diseases. Before using the application participants will be asked to report their strengths in a written format. After using the mobile application to reflect on their strengths the participants will be interviewed about their experience of using the application and on the task of reflecting on their strengths. They will also be asked to fill out a questionnaire on perceived usefulness and user-friendliness. Before and after using the application the participants fill out questionnaires on emotions (Positive and Negative Affective Scale) and self-efficacy (The Arthritis Self-efficacy Scale). All interviews will be audio-taped and analyzed with a qualitative approach. Descriptive analysis will be applied for quantitative data.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Setting 1:

Inclusion criteria

  • Age of 18 years or older
  • Can read and speak Norwegian language
  • Diagnosed with a chronic condition
  • Participating or having recently participated in a learning and mastery or an outpatient rehabilitation program

No exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

Mobile application

Device

Use of a mobile application (on a borrowed device) with following features: 1) strengths reflection and identification, 2) summary of registered strengths, 3) defining goals, and 4) linking strengths to goals.

Primary outcomes

  1. Perceived Usefulness of the Application

    Time frame: Within an hour after using the application

    Study-specific questions on perceived usefulness of the application

  2. The System Usability Scale

    Time frame: Within an hour after using the application

    This 10 item questionnaire measures usability. Each item has 5 response options with total score ranging from 0 to 100. Higher values represent a better outcome.

Secondary outcomes

  1. The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule.

    Time frame: Pre-intervention and post-intervention, within an hour after using the application

    This scale measures positive and negative affect with two subscales (positive affect and negative affect). Positive affect subscale scores can range from 10-50, with higher scores representing higher levels of positive affect. Negative affect subscale scores can range from 10-50, with lower scores representing lower levels of negative affect.

  2. The Arthritis Self-efficacy Scale

    Time frame: Pre-intervention and post-intervention, within an hour after using the application

    This scale measures self-efficacy with two subscales with 5 response options. The "pain" subscale has 5 items and a score range from 0 to 20. The "other symptoms" subscale has 6 items and a score range from 0 to 24. Higher scores equal higher levels of self-efficacy.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • Diakonhjemmet Hospital
  • South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority

Registry information

Official study title

Capitalizing on the Strengths of Persons With Rheumatoid Arthritis to Improve Health and Wellness

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Feb 19, 2018
Registry last updated
Nov 16, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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